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Chevrolet Bolt Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 347 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Chevrolet Bolt by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt | 0 | 68 | |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt | 0 | 279 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Bolt: questions owners ask
Which Chevrolet Bolt year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Chevrolet Bolt model years with the most are the 2017 (279) and 2018 (68). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Chevrolet Bolt years have the most fire complaints?
25 owner complaints across 2 Chevrolet Bolt model years describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. The most were filed for the 2017 (20) and 2018 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.